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How Marvel Snap Crafts Its Greatest Cards

Tom Steel — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:10:11 GMT

With almost three hundred characters in Marvel Snap, the game's roster has never been so stacked and full of variety. Yet this expansive list of fan-favorite Marvel characters continues to shift and adapt on a regular basis, not just with new additions coming every season, but with how proactive Second Dinner is in altering cards through OTA balance updates and patches. All this is done to keep a fair and balanced meta in the game.

Best Single-Player Games On Xbox Game Pass Right Now

Michael Colwander — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:30:12 GMT

Xbox Game Pass is the gift that keeps on giving. Microsoft continues to outdo itself with its vast medley of AAA titles, indie classics, party games, and other juicy content. It's hard to think of a better deal in the gaming space. Everyone who thinks of themselves as gamers, die-hard or casual, should strongly consider looking into Game Pass, as there's truly something for everyone on the platform.

Best Classic Video Games In Nintendo Switch Online

Michael Colwander — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:15:15 GMT

Classic games on Nintendo Switch weren't initially what players were hoping for. Nintendo previously released classic games under the Virtual Console brand across the Wii, Wii U, and 3DS, and players expected the same for the Switch. Nintendo's decision to tie classic games to an online service, similar to Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus, received considerable backlash since players wanted to buy games individually or even carry over past Virtual Console purchases. However, in the intervening years, Nintendo Switch Online has redeemed itself in most players' eyes.

All PS4 & PS5 Games Included In PS Plus Premium Right Now

Michael Colwander — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:30:14 GMT

PlayStation's revamped PlayStation Plus service has been a huge success, and it keeps getting better. The modern PlayStation Plus, which merged the original PlayStation Plus with the streaming PlayStation Now service, is broken down into three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. While all of PS Plus' tiers continue to provide players with online multiplayer access to games and monthly free titles, only the Extra and Premium tiers offer a catalog of games available to stream at no extra charge beyond the subscription price.

Baldur's Gate 3 Act 1 Checklist: Things to Complete

Jenny Melzer — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 21:40:14 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is true to its Dungeons & Dragons roots, offering fans an almost endless amount of ways to approach its sprawling world and story. As a result, players can lose hundreds of hours uncovering everything the 2023 Game of the Year has to offer. Act 1 alone can easily take over 30 hours, with many players taking a lot longer to explore it all.

Stardew Valley: Shane Heart Event Guide

Andrea Sandoval — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:30:22 GMT

Although not necessary to play the game, raising the friendship level with characters in Stardew Valley will trigger heart events. Heart events earn the player great rewards in the form of recipes, gifts, or the chance to date and marry a resident. Shane, nephew of Marnie, is one character players can befriend and possibly marry. Using Shane's heart events to help him deal with his depression and addiction is a great start to support him on his journey towards self-love.

Stardew Valley: Sebastian Heart Event Guide

Christopher Baggett — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:30:15 GMT

Stardew Valley's Sebastian is the dark, brooding romance option who actually turns out to be a nerdy guy. He's Robin's son from her first marriage and step-son of her husband Demetrius. He can be tough to woo since he usually isn't found outside his room during the day and has some peculiar likes that may be tricky to get a hold of, especially early on. With some knowledge and know-how, it's possible to win over this moody guy.

Every Abigail Heart Event In Stardew Valley

Christopher Baggett — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:30:15 GMT

Abigail is, without a doubt, a fan-favorite character and a frequent pick for marriage in Stardew Valley. Many of Abigail's Heart Events deal with her first two loves, gaming and exploration. Players will also discover that she has a unique appetite for quartz and amethyst crystals, which are both great gifts to boost the player's hearts with her. Because Abigail is so personable, triggering each of her Heart Events feels easy. Here's how to get the most out of each one.

Critical Role: Where to Start With the Hit DnD Playshow

Noelle Warner — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 22:10:14 GMT

For even the most loyal of fans, it might be hard to describe what exactly Critical Role is. At its core, it's a multi-platform web series wherein a group of friends plays Dungeons & Dragons together. However, with over half a million viewers every week and various works including a novel, art books, a comic series, campaign setting books, and collectibles found on the shelves of hobby stores, it's a little more complicated than that. As such, newcomers curious to find out just what Critical Role is all about might find themselves confused or even intimidated to jump into the proceedings.

Marvel Snap Tips For Building A Competitive Deck

Tom Steel — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:15:15 GMT

Marvel Snap is now well into its second year, boasting a deep roster of over 200 beloved Marvel characters, with more being added every month. With twelve cards making up a Marvel Snap deck, players are spoiled for choice, but there are plenty of variables for them to consider when assembling the ideal deck for competitive play.